Locked On Tar Heels - Daily Podcast On North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball & Football

Locked On Tar Heels podcast is the daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the North Carolina Tar Heels. Hosted by Isaac Schade, who co-hosts the Locked On College Basketball podcast, the Locked On Tar Heels podcast provides your daily North Carolina Tar Heels fix with expert opinions, film reviews, interviews with athletes and coaches, recaps, local analysis, and coverage of all things ‘Heels. From thrilling moments at Kenan Memorial Stadium to the legendary Dean Smith Center, and everywhere in between, The Locked On Tar Heels podcast takes you beyond the headlines for the inside scoops from the biggest stories inside the Tar Heels’ locker room and the ACC. The Locked On Tar Heels podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

  1. SOUL SEARCHING: UNC Must Take Long Look In The Mirror | Can Tar Heels FLIP Their Season?

    22H AGO

    SOUL SEARCHING: UNC Must Take Long Look In The Mirror | Can Tar Heels FLIP Their Season?

    Tar Heels basketball hits a crossroads—can a quick turnaround reignite their season? Isaac Schade tackles UNC's recent struggles, highlighting the urgent need for soul searching and self-accountability. The spotlight falls on defensive lapses, stagnant three-point shooting, and why top shooters like Kyan Evans and Luka Bogavac are failing to deliver. With key stats exposing underperformance at the arc and the bench stepping up, Isaac Schade asks whether redistribution of offensive roles could be the solution. The conversation shifts to optimism by examining Indiana football’s remarkable transformation under Curt Cignetti. Is a similar resurgence possible for North Carolina football, or are discipline and internal issues too deep to overcome? Upcoming matchups against Notre Dame and Virginia will test the Tar Heels’ resolve. Get ready for candid analysis of roster changes, coaching challenges, and what must happen for UNC to recapture its early-season form.   Join the Locked On Tar Heels Everydayer Club!! If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: Locked On Tar Heels Everydayers Club! Locked On Tar Heels Discord: https://discord.gg/EyjXvMPAeV Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…   🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-tar-heels/ Locked On Tar Heels (TikTok) Locked On Tar Heels (Twitter)  Locked On Tar Heels (Instagram)  Isaac Schade (TikTok) Isaac Schade (Twitter)   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    30 min
  2. DISASTER: Tar Heels MELTDOWN in Crunch Time Again—Caleb Wilson, Henri Veesaar NEED MORE TOUCHES

    1D AGO

    DISASTER: Tar Heels MELTDOWN in Crunch Time Again—Caleb Wilson, Henri Veesaar NEED MORE TOUCHES

    North Carolina Tar Heels stumble again, falling to Cal as late-game execution woes continue to haunt Hubert Davis’s squad. Can Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar regain control to steer UNC’s season back on track, or will defensive lapses and stagnant offense doom their ACC hopes? Isaac Schade breaks down UNC’s frustrating West Coast road trip, spotlighting another tough loss marked by poor late-game decision-making and a troubling trend of surrendering historic numbers of three-pointers. Key stories include Derek Dixon’s first career start, concerns about the lack of touches for key stars in clutch moments, and comparisons to Duke’s dominance over the same opponents. Plus, get updates on standout performances from UNC’s women’s basketball, tennis, wrestling, and more. Will a home matchup against Notre Dame offer the reset the Tar Heels desperately need?   Join the Locked On Tar Heels Everydayer Club!! If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: Locked On Tar Heels Everydayers Club! Locked On Tar Heels Discord: https://discord.gg/EyjXvMPAeV Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…   🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-tar-heels/ Locked On Tar Heels (TikTok) Locked On Tar Heels (Twitter)  Locked On Tar Heels (Instagram)  Isaac Schade (TikTok) Isaac Schade (Twitter)   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    32 min
  3. Transfer Portal FINALLY Moves AFTER Natty | Another Point-Shaving Scandal Rocks College Basketball

    2D AGO

    Transfer Portal FINALLY Moves AFTER Natty | Another Point-Shaving Scandal Rocks College Basketball

    Welcome to the first episode of the Locked On College Basketball Squad Show! The transfer portal is FINALLY MOVING to after the national championship game. This is a massive win for all involved. Another point-shaving scandal has rocked college basketball. While it's targeted mostly at low- and mid-major players, it speaks to the current landscape of college athletics.   Join the Locked On Tar Heels Everydayer Club!! If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: Locked On Tar Heels Everydayers Club! Locked On Tar Heels Discord: https://discord.gg/EyjXvMPAeV Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…   🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-tar-heels/ Locked On Tar Heels (TikTok) Locked On Tar Heels (Twitter)  Locked On Tar Heels (Instagram)  Isaac Schade (TikTok) Isaac Schade (Twitter)   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    40 min
  4. BISCUIT MANIA: UNC Tar Heels Walk-On Jackson Watkins IGNITED Dean Dome TWICE With Biscuit Buckets! | Jackson Watkins Interview About New Book: "Dream On"

    2D AGO

    BISCUIT MANIA: UNC Tar Heels Walk-On Jackson Watkins IGNITED Dean Dome TWICE With Biscuit Buckets! | Jackson Watkins Interview About New Book: "Dream On"

    Link to Dream On: From Backyard to Biscuits - A Tar Heel Basketball Tale, by Jackson Watkins Jackson Watkins secures his place in North Carolina Tar Heels history with clutch “biscuit” buckets—lighting up the Dean Dome and earning a memorable spot among Tar Heel legends. From draining a free throw in front of Michael Jordan against NC State to nailing a dramatic three versus The Citadel, Watkins brings fans inside the thrills, superstitions, and camaraderie of UNC’s beloved walk-on tradition. Isaac Schade spotlights Watkins’ journey from Texas and Virginia to earning a roster spot in Chapel Hill, and unpacks the whirlwind 2021–22 run that ended Coach K’s career and set up a heart-stopping Final Four showdown with Duke. Special focus is given to the impact of NCAA changes on Carolina’s storied JV program and the uncertain future for aspiring walk-ons. Watkins shares reflections from his new book, “Dream On,” and offers a behind-the-scenes perspective on what it means—and what it takes—to become part of Tar Heel lore.   Join the Locked On Tar Heels Everydayer Club!! If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: Locked On Tar Heels Everydayers Club! Locked On Tar Heels Discord: https://discord.gg/EyjXvMPAeV Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…   🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-tar-heels/ Locked On Tar Heels (TikTok) Locked On Tar Heels (Twitter)  Locked On Tar Heels (Instagram)  Isaac Schade (TikTok) Isaac Schade (Twitter)   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    49 min
  5. REACTION: UNC Tar Heels Defense is BROKEN | Carolina's Furious 2nd Half Comeback Falls Short at Cal

    3D AGO

    REACTION: UNC Tar Heels Defense is BROKEN | Carolina's Furious 2nd Half Comeback Falls Short at Cal

    The North Carolina Tar Heels plays the 2nd game of their California road trip at Cal. Can they rebound from their embarrassing let down Wednesday at Stanford? Will we see a new starting lineup? Will the defense have any sort of bounce back? Join Isaac Schade postgame to break down all the action from Berkeley.   Join the Locked On Tar Heels Everydayer Club!! If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: Locked On Tar Heels Everydayers Club! Locked On Tar Heels Discord: https://discord.gg/EyjXvMPAeV Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…   🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-tar-heels/ Locked On Tar Heels (TikTok) Locked On Tar Heels (Twitter)  Locked On Tar Heels (Instagram)  Isaac Schade (TikTok) Isaac Schade (Twitter) Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Wayfair Get last-minute hosting essentials, gifts for all your loved ones, and decor to celebrate the holidays for WAY less. Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home.  Wayfair. Every style. Every home.   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    34 min
  6. UNC's PANIC METER, Scale of 1-10? | Can Hubert Davis FIX Tar Heels' Defense Before It’s TOO LATE?

    4D AGO

    UNC's PANIC METER, Scale of 1-10? | Can Hubert Davis FIX Tar Heels' Defense Before It’s TOO LATE?

    UNC Tar Heels’ defense hits crisis mode—can Hubert Davis ignite a turnaround before it’s too late? Three straight games exposed alarming cracks, with opposing guards torching North Carolina for 20+ points and dominant assist-to-turnover ratios. Key voices question whether fatigue, leadership gaps, or philosophical issues have pushed Carolina to “rock bottom” defensively ahead of a road showdown with Cal. Isaac Schade and Coach Bill Robinson dissect Carolina’s struggle to defend ball screens, recent second-half collapses, and the absence of a true floor general like Joel Berry or Ty Lawson. With Cal boasting elite free throw shooting and a veteran lineup, are the Tar Heels prepared to bounce back and reclaim their defensive identity? Don’t miss a blunt, stats-driven preview of UNC vs. Cal, plus expert insight on morale, rotational adjustments, and what must change for the Heels’ ACC road ambitions to stay alive.   Join the Locked On Tar Heels Everydayer Club!! If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: Locked On Tar Heels Everydayers Club! Locked On Tar Heels Discord: https://discord.gg/EyjXvMPAeV Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…   🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-tar-heels/ Locked On Tar Heels (TikTok) Locked On Tar Heels (Twitter)  Locked On Tar Heels (Instagram)  Isaac Schade (TikTok) Isaac Schade (Twitter) Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Wayfair Get last-minute hosting essentials, gifts for all your loved ones, and decor to celebrate the holidays for WAY less. Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home.  Wayfair. Every style. Every home.   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    31 min
  7. DEFENSE COLLAPSES: UNC Exposed as Stanford's Ebuka Okorie Most Recent Guard to Eviscerate Tar Heels

    5D AGO

    DEFENSE COLLAPSES: UNC Exposed as Stanford's Ebuka Okorie Most Recent Guard to Eviscerate Tar Heels

    North Carolina Tar Heels fall to Stanford 95-90 despite shooting 58% from the field. Can the Heels overcome their defensive issues and bounce back in ACC play? Isaac Schade breaks down UNC’s frustrating performance, spotlighting how opposing lead guards—Boopie Miller, Nate Calmese, and Ebuka Okorie—have carved up Carolina’s defense with dominant scoring and playmaking. Key topics include the Tar Heels’ alarming assist-to-turnover ratios allowed, struggles at the free throw line, and an uptick in opponents’ three-point shooting. The episode covers Caleb Wilson’s second-half resurgence, standout rebounding efforts, and NCAA’s recent changes to the basketball transfer portal. With UNC’s upcoming clash against Cal looming, questions remain about Hubert Davis’ defensive adjustments and the team’s ability to close out key games. Is North Carolina primed for a midseason turnaround, or do these warning signs spell trouble for their ACC title hopes?   Join the Locked On Tar Heels Everydayer Club!! If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: Locked On Tar Heels Everydayers Club! Locked On Tar Heels Discord: https://discord.gg/EyjXvMPAeV Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…   🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-tar-heels/ Locked On Tar Heels (TikTok) Locked On Tar Heels (Twitter)  Locked On Tar Heels (Instagram)  Isaac Schade (TikTok) Isaac Schade (Twitter) Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Wayfair Get last-minute hosting essentials, gifts for all your loved ones, and decor to celebrate the holidays for WAY less. Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home.  Wayfair. Every style. Every home.   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    28 min
4.5
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Locked On Tar Heels podcast is the daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the North Carolina Tar Heels. Hosted by Isaac Schade, who co-hosts the Locked On College Basketball podcast, the Locked On Tar Heels podcast provides your daily North Carolina Tar Heels fix with expert opinions, film reviews, interviews with athletes and coaches, recaps, local analysis, and coverage of all things ‘Heels. From thrilling moments at Kenan Memorial Stadium to the legendary Dean Smith Center, and everywhere in between, The Locked On Tar Heels podcast takes you beyond the headlines for the inside scoops from the biggest stories inside the Tar Heels’ locker room and the ACC. The Locked On Tar Heels podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

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